What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Management Adjunct Faculty position at Bob Jones University?
Summary: An adjunct position that allows you to contribute expertise in teaching discipline to existing undergraduate programs of instruction which integrate a Christian worldview. Develops relationships with students to mentor and advises on academic matters for career readiness.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaching undergraduate course in specific teaching discipline of Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Operations and General Management.
- Curriculum and instruction development.
- Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline.
- Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
- Plan, develop, and use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives, which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
- Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner.
- Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines.
- Review, evaluate and recommend student textbooks and learning materials.
- Teach course(s) at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs.
- Demonstrate competence and interest in integrating the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Effective in oral and written communication.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills in the classroom and interpersonally with students.
- Demonstrate organizational abilities in teaching and classroom management.
- Possess and communicate a biblical worldview and integrate biblical principles into subject matter.
- Professional in appearance and presentation.
- Exemplify a biblical role model for students and colleagues.
- Committed to staying current in fields relevant to various classes taught.
- Committed to personal professional development.
- Participate in appropriate professional organizations.
- Three years of work experience in the business administration area with emphasis in operations and general management.
- Two semesters of full-time higher education-level teaching experience is preferred. Possesses knowledge of teaching field.
- Official transcript(s) is required for employment.
- NOTE: Part-time experience will be counted as half of full-time experience. For example, two (2) years of part-time experience will equal one (1) year of full-time experience.
An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology. Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, worldclass education from a biblical worldview.
